Official poster for the TV series The Detectives (1959), a action & adventure drama show

The Detectives(1959)

6.73 seasons97 episodesEnded
Action & AdventureDrama

The Detectives Synopsis

The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons, and on NBC during its third and final season. The series, starring motion picture star Robert Taylor, was produced by Four Star Television. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) is head of the detective division of a large metropolitan police force—a man whose devotion to duty, professional brilliance, and quick judgment are reflected in his 20-year career on the force. His aides, Lt. Johnny Russo (Tige Andrews), Lt. Otto Lindstrom (Russ Thorson), and Sgt. Chris Ballard (Mark Goddard) form a team that is both proficient and warmly human. The stories stress the interrelationships between the men as well as the solutions to crimes and the apprehension of criminals, adding a dimension of human drama to the excitement, action, and suspense inherent in each story of the detectives' difficult, sometimes thankless, and frequently dangerous assignments.

The Detectives (1959) is a action & adventure and drama series that premiered on October 16, 1959, spanning 3 seasons and 97 episodes. It stars Robert Taylor, Ursula Thiess, Mark Goddard and Tige Andrews. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.

First aired:
1959-10-16
Last aired:
1962-05-18

The Detectives Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 10 ratings.

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The Detectives – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I stream The Detectives?

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How many seasons of The Detectives are there?

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The Detectives has 3 seasons and 97 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 16, 1959.

Is The Detectives still running?

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No. The Detectives is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 18, 1962.

Who is in the cast of The Detectives?

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The Detectives (1959) stars Robert Taylor, Ursula Thiess, Mark Goddard, Tige Andrews and Adam West. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.

Is The Detectives any good?

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The Detectives (1959) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like action & adventure and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.